Peter Roche
Written
51. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Taoiseach if he will detail the plans to develop a new foreign policy strategy, Global Ireland 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26854/25]
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Peter Roche
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297
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
22,508
words spoken in the chamber
Across 106 contributions
396
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
115
topics asked about
Across 18 departments
From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.
What they ask about
The subject headings the Oireachtas filed their questions under.
Who they ask
The departments their questions were addressed to.
Month by month
Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.
Questions asked 297 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
Contributions to debates 106 in all
Dec 2024Oct 2026
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 0 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 9 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 9 | 10 |
| June 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 9 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 9 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 21 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 18 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 27 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 15 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 31 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 28 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 60 | 5 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 17 | 2 |
| October 2026 | 15 | 7 |
Debates they spoke in most
Plus 72 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.
Asked about similar topics
Worked out by computer from the subject headings of each TD's questions, giving more weight to headings few TDs use. It shows shared subjects, not shared views.
Party, constituency and offices
- constituency Galway East 29 November 2024 to now
- party Fine Gael 29 November 2024 to now
Peter Roche
Oral
13. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Finance the way in which he and his Department intend to help ensure that employment growth continues, given the increased global uncertainty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28024/25]
Peter Roche
Written
18. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Finance if he would report on the progress to support essential sectors including hospitality through the tax system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28025/25]
Peter Roche
Written
100. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the steps being taken to help SMEs navigate the procurement landscape; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28023/25]
Peter Roche
Written
198. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations he envisages for Ireland’s candidacy of the Human Rights Council for 2027-2029; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26855/25]
Peter Roche
Written
297. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding any departmental review of the criteria for the primary medical certificate, which is used to determine eligibility for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, in particular to consider the inclusion of individuals with a significant disability such as the loss of sight or hearing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
Peter Roche
Written
90. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on the review of the CLÁR Programme; if he will expand CLÁR to cover those communities which are currently ineligible to apply under the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25878/25]
Peter Roche
Written
99. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he expects to announce successful projects under CLÁR for County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25879/25]
Peter Roche
Written
159. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the schemes in place and uptake of same to help support women in farming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25508/25]
Peter Roche
Written
177. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the uptake of the lowemissions slurry spreading scheme, which provides capital grants to farmers for low-emission spreading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25509/25]
Peter Roche
Written
205. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if additional funding under the National Development Plan will be allocated to address the absence of wastewater treatment infrastructure in rural villages and settlements, such as in Galway east, where such deficits are preventing sustainable residential and economic development (details supplied); and if…
Peter Roche
Written
206. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will consider including a specific provision within the National Development Plan to support rural housing in areas where there is a long-established tradition of building homes using private water supply and on-site wastewater treatment, without reliance on public infrastructure other than electrici…
Peter Roche
Written
237. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are capital funding streams available or planned to support the adaptive reuse of old or protected buildings for agricultural purposes, such as farm buildings or rural enterprise, in a way that preserves architectural heritage and supports rural economic activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16348/25]
Peter Roche
Written
306. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether the Government has considered expediting a targeted support plan for SMEs, particularly in rural and regional areas, to mitigate economic uncertainties if US foreign direct investment were to decline (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14222/25]
Peter Roche
Written
329. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which he intends to support the MedTech sector, given that the Programme for Government highlights it as a sector where Ireland has a competitive advantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14119/25]
Peter Roche
Written
844. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the way in which medical devices are regulated in Ireland; if medical devices are reimbursed by the State in a manner that is similar to pharmaceutical products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14117/25]
Peter Roche
Written
845. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health when the new Obesity Policy Action Plan will be published; whether there will be an opportunity for industry and patient advocacy groups to submit observations on a new iteration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14118/25]
Peter Roche
Written
912. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the specific measures being explored to enhance access to finance, innovation supports, and market diversification for SMEs in light of global economic uncertainty (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14223/25]
Peter Roche
Written
913. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development ; his plans to scale up enterprise hubs, digital infrastructure, and rural SME supports to ensure local businesses can grow and create sustainable employment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14224/25]
Peter Roche
Written
914. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on the vital role SMEs play in local economies; if the Government is committed to accelerating these supports; if so, the timeline envisaged for implementation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14225/25]
Peter Roche
Written
119. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the rising costs of prescription medicines in Ireland; if she has considered introducing additional supports or subsidies to alleviate the financial burden on patients; the steps being implemented to improve the availability of essential medicines; if a more sustainable model will be introduced; and if she will make a statement …
Peter Roche
Written
139. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health her plans to allocate funding to open additional primary care centres to address the increasing demand for healthcare services; if specific consideration is being given to Galway, where waiting lists remain long and many GP practices have closed their lists to new patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9744/25]